COABE 2025: "Hy"-ly Flexible Learning by Adult Foundational Education

idealconsortiumworlded — 2025-03-20 21:49:07 UTC

Hybrid conference formats offer expanded opportunities for participation in professional development from a broader range of attendees. However, planning and executing successful hybrid events presents unique challenges. This session will feature insights from a panel of experienced planners who have spearheaded hybrid conferences. Attendees can expect to gain practical guidance to assist them in effectively delivering their own hybrid conferences and meetings.

idealconsortiumworlded — 2025-03-20 21:49:35 UTC

This session explores the transformative power of a year-long initiative focused on HyFlex and technology integration in the adult education classroom. We’ll delve into the program's structure, key supports that encourage adoption, professional development provided by World Education’s IDEAL Consortium and OTAN, and its impact on educators and learners. Presenters share practical strategies for implementing HyFlex models, a list of ed tech and AI tools used by Sweetwater educators, and strategies for replicating this approach.

idealconsortiumworlded — 2025-03-20 21:49:43 UTC

Washington DC adult education programs participated in an innovative approach to pilot the use of Hyflex in Integrated Education and Training classes. Teams of academic and vocational instructors, support services specialists, and administrators engaged in action research, a HyFlex pilot led by World Education’s IDEAL Consortium, and industry-focused communities of practice to examine their practice and enhance students’ learning options. The panel will share the project’s orchestration, lessons learned and success to date.